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Work and digitalisation

Pay cuts on a silver platter

For too long, the way the EU spends public money has encouraged a race to the bottom — with millions of workers paying the price

By Oliver Roethig

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Europe between DeepSeek and Trump

DeepSeek’s recent breakthrough has sent shockwaves around the world. Does a more volatile AI market mean Europe now has a fleeting chance to compete?

By Frederike Kaltheuner

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The AI revolution is at home in Africa

For too long, African countries have been sidelined from the digital revolution. Now is the time to change that

By Cina Lawson

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The next Silicon Valley?

In recent years, Central and Eastern European countries have emerged as vibrant innovation hubs. But a few things are still holding them back

By Soňa Muzikárová

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Forgotten heroes

How the world is failing to care for its carers — again

By Christy Hoffman

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The right to truth

Many believe that freedom of speech is an absolute good — including the right to lie. But this view has become increasingly dangerous and outdated

By Geoff Mulgan

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Among the flowers, the thorns grow

Europe’s love for flowers conceals the ugly reality behind its industry

By Ankita Anand

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Europe’s visa maze

The European visa system poses major challenges for international travellers as well as for global cooperation. It urgently needs to change

By Ankita Anand

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Free speech under siege

Across West Africa, governments are increasingly turning to content moderation laws to control public discourse — with dire effects on press freedom

By Sefa Ikpa

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Teaching Musk the rules of the game

Swedish trade unions have staged a historic strike to force Tesla into a collective agreement. Their success could benefit employees worldwide

By German Bender